Block any website
on your Mac
Block any website across all browsers including Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Arc and Edge. Take back control of your focus and eliminate digital distractions.
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Why you need a website blocker
for your Mac
Digital distractions are destroying productivity. Social media platforms, video streaming sites, and news websites are engineered with addictive algorithms designed to capture and hold your attention. Every time you sit down to work, you're just one click away from losing hours to YouTube videos, Reddit threads, TikTok scrolls, or Facebook feeds. The average knowledge worker loses 2.1 hours per day to digital distractions. That's over 10 hours per week of lost productivity.
Lost to distractions daily
To refocus after each interruption
Wasted per year per person
How Hyud's website blocker
works on Mac
Hyud is the easiest and most effective website blocking software for macOS. Block unlimited websites with just a few clicks and eliminate digital distractions forever.
1. Add Websites to Block
Add any domain you want to block, from social media sites like Facebook and Instagram to video platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Or choose from predefined categories including social media, entertainment, news, shopping sites, and more.
2. Websites Are Instantly Blocked
Hyud blocks the webstes both at the application level and the system level. This means blocked websites won't load in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or any browser. All blocking happens locally on your Mac and no data is sent to external servers.
3. Focus & Productivity Restored
With distracting websites blocked, you can finally focus on deep work. No more accidental tab opening, no more "just checking" that turns into hours of scrolling. Your brain can concentrate on what truly matters.
Powerful features for
website blocking on Mac
Block websites across all browsers
Unlike browser extensions that only work in one browser, Hyud blocks websites both at the application and the system level. This means your blocked websites stay blocked whether you're using Safari, Chrome, or any other browser on your Mac.
You can't bypass the block by switching browsers. This system-wide approach ensures complete protection from digital distractions.
Pre-configured website categories
Don't want to manually add every distracting website? Hyud includes pre-configured blocking categories to save you time. Choose among social medias, video platforms, adult websites, news sites, shopping websites and many more categories. Select entire categories with one click or customize your own list of domains to block.
Sessions with unbreakable blocking
Start a session and Hyud will block your configured websites for a set duration that you cannot cancel or bypass, even if you restart your Mac or try to uninstall Hyud.
This forced commitment eliminates the temptation to "just quickly check" something. You'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish when distractions are truly impossible to access.
Schedule website blocking
Set up automatic blocking schedules (in a session) to match your workflow. Block distracting websites during work hours, then automatically unblock them during breaks or after work.
Create multiple schedules for different days or time periods. Perfect for maintaining work-life balance while protecting your productive hours.
Privacy-First: all blocking happens locally
Your privacy matters. Hyud performs all website blocking directly on your Mac. None of your personal data is sent to external servers.
Your browsing history, blocked website list, and usage patterns stay completely private on your device. We never see what websites you block or when you access them.
Common websites to block
on your Mac
Here are the most commonly blocked websites that destroy productivity. Hyud can block all of these and more.
Social Media Websites
- ✓ Block Facebook (facebook.com)
- ✓ Block Instagram (instagram.com)
- ✓ Block Twitter/X (twitter.com, x.com)
- ✓ Block LinkedIn (linkedin.com)
- ✓ Block Reddit (reddit.com)
- ✓ Block Snapchat (snapchat.com)
- ✓ Block Pinterest (pinterest.com)
- ✓ Block Threads (threads.net)
Video & Entertainment
- ✓ Block YouTube (youtube.com)
- ✓ Block TikTok (tiktok.com)
- ✓ Block Netflix (netflix.com)
- ✓ Block Twitch (twitch.tv)
- ✓ Block Vimeo (vimeo.com)
- ✓ Block Hulu (hulu.com)
- ✓ Block Disney+ (disneyplus.com)
- ✓ Block Prime Video (amazon.com/prime)
News & Content Sites
- ✓ Block news aggregators
- ✓ Block content recommendation sites
- ✓ Block sports news websites
- ✓ Block entertainment news sites
- ✓ Block tabloid websites
- ✓ Block blog platforms (Medium, etc.)
Shopping & Games
- ✓ Block Amazon shopping
- ✓ Block eBay (ebay.com)
- ✓ Block online gaming sites
- ✓ Block deal/coupon websites
- ✓ Block fashion e-commerce
- ✓ Block auction sites
Why choosing Hyud to
block websites
One-Time payment option
Unlike competitors that require monthly or yearly subscriptions, Hyud also offers a one-time payment option. Pay once, own it forever. No recurring charges, no subscription fatigue.
Built natively for Mac
Hyud is built specifically for macOS using Swift and native technologies. This means better performance, lower battery usage, and seamless integration with macOS features compared to cross-platform alternatives.
Truly Unbreakable Blocking
During sessions, websites remain blocked even if you restart your Mac, uninstall the app, or try to change system settings. This level of commitment helps you stay focused when willpower fails.
More than just a website blocker
Hyud includes application blocking, posture monitoring with AI, intelligent break reminders, and deep work (or locked in) sessions. It's a complete productivity suite, not just a website blocker.
Modern, clean and intuitive interface
Designed with modern macOS design principles in mind. Hyud features a beautiful, intuitive interface that's easy to use while providing powerful productivity features.
Complete privacy
All website blocking happens locally on your Mac. Your browsing data, blocked sites list, and usage patterns never leave your device. We can't see what you block because the data never reaches our servers.
Who needs a website blocker
for Mac?
Hyud's website blocking features help various professionals and students regain control of their time and focus.
Software Engineers
Deep work is essential for coding. Block YouTube, Reddit, Hacker News, Twitter or any other website to maintain flow state during programming sessions.
Writers & Content Creators
Writing requires uninterrupted focus. Block social media and news sites to eliminate research rabbit holes and stay focused on creating content.
Students & Researchers
Block entertainment and social media websites during study sessions to improve concentration, retention, and academic performance.
Creative Professionals
Creative work demands sustained attention. Block distractions to enter and maintain creative flow states for better design outcomes.
Remote Workers
Working from home increases distraction temptations. Block time-wasting websites to maintain productivity and work-life boundaries.
Anyone Seeking Digital Wellness
Reduce screen time, break social media addiction, and create healthier digital habits by blocking addictive websites.
What people say about Hyud
See what our users think about Hyud.
I have a small kyphosis and years of working behind a laptop only made it worse for my back. This app helps me correct my posture which I hope will help to reduce the pain and curvature from getting worse.
The website blocking feature is exactly what I needed. I always find myself navigating to Reddit and then losing the flow when working.
I'm glad I found this application. I didn't realize I was sitting that bad and it really helps me to fix my posture when working.
I have a small kyphosis and years of working behind a laptop only made it worse for my back. This app helps me correct my posture which I hope will help to reduce the pain and curvature from getting worse.
The website blocking feature is exactly what I needed. I always find myself navigating to Reddit and then losing the flow when working.
I'm glad I found this application. I didn't realize I was sitting that bad and it really helps me to fix my posture when working.
Amazing application to force myself to move my body frequently. Would appreciate having more types of exercises during the breaks though. I recommend.
I work a lot and being forced to take a 20 minutes break every 2 hours has been a great help to reduce my work fatigue.
By far the best productivity app I found. It definitely increased my focus and the amount of work I was able to do.
I used to get neck and back pain because my head was heading forward too much. With Hyud I'm forced to sit straight as much as I can and my pain has reduced over the weeks.
Amazing application to force myself to move my body frequently. Would appreciate having more types of exercises during the breaks though. I recommend.
I work a lot and being forced to take a 20 minutes break every 2 hours has been a great help to reduce my work fatigue.
By far the best productivity app I found. It definitely increased my focus and the amount of work I was able to do.
I used to get neck and back pain because my head was heading forward too much. With Hyud I'm forced to sit straight as much as I can and my pain has reduced over the weeks.
Great tool. I struggle to stay focused on my work, and the fact that it blocks websites that could distract me is a game changer for me. Now make it for iPhone please.
My posture on my chair was terrible, even on a good one because I was not noticing it. I like this app because it alerts me when I start to sit wrong and I can quickly fix it.
I work sitted all day and I know it's very bad for my health. Hyud makes me move more frequently and I indeed feel less exhausted than before.
As an entrepreneur, I can't afford wasting my times on distractions so I use the blocker extensively. The other features are also a nice to have.
Great tool. I struggle to stay focused on my work, and the fact that it blocks websites that could distract me is a game changer for me. Now make it for iPhone please.
My posture on my chair was terrible, even on a good one because I was not noticing it. I like this app because it alerts me when I start to sit wrong and I can quickly fix it.
I work sitted all day and I know it's very bad for my health. Hyud makes me move more frequently and I indeed feel less exhausted than before.
As an entrepreneur, I can't afford wasting my times on distractions so I use the blocker extensively. The other features are also a nice to have.
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About Hyud
Hey 👋
I'm Arthur, the founder of Hyud.
I realized that I was spending way too much time working on my computer, sitting at my desk for hours without taking any breaks. This is terrible because it doesn’t just lower productivity but can also lead to serious health issues such as back pain, cancer, heart disease and more, which is a much bigger concern to me.
So I created Hyud to help me take regular breaks while doing a bit of exercise, stretch my body more frequently and finally control and fix my posture. And the results are here. My productivity has increased, I improved my posture, have less back pain than before and I'm pretty sure that my body will thank me on the long run.
Hyud functionalities have then been extended with the ambition to make it the best productivity tool on the market. Should you have any questions or feedback, you can contact us via email or contact me via socials.
